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el empaque(
ehm
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pah
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keh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. packing
El empaque de los productos se realiza manualmente.The packing of the products is done manually.
2. (wrapping)
a. packaging
Conservé el empaque original y el recibo.I kept the original packaging and the receipt.
3. (ring used to make a joint watertight) (Central America) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
4. (gravity)
a. solemnity
El rey habló lentamente, con empaque y autoridad.The king spoke slowly, with solemnity and authority.
5. (air)
a. presence
El gladiador tenía un empaque intimidador en la arena.The gladiator had an intimidating presence in the arena.
6. (colloquial) (insolency) (Andes) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. nerve
Marisa tuvo el empaque de preguntarme cuánto les cobro a mis clientes.Marisa had the nerve to ask me how much I charge my clients.
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